Comedian, Magician & Motivational Storyteller; Founder of BleepFree Comedy; Featured in DryBar Special "Love Wastefully"

Atlanta, GA, USA
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Derrick Tennant Biography

Derrick Michael Tennant is a nationally recognized comedian, motivational speaker, and magician known for his work in comedy, inspirational speaking, and magic. Tennant began his career as a promising athlete, but after experiencing a sudden medical event that left him paralyzed and in a coma, he underwent brain surgery and extensive rehabilitation to regain basic abilities such as walking and talking.

Tennant has built a multifaceted career in entertainment and public speaking, incorporating his disability into his performances and presentations. He has competed internationally in basketball and uses his experiences to help audiences overcome challenges through humor and motivational messages. Tennant’s philosophy that every obstacle is an opportunity resonates with audiences in corporate, faith-based, and entertainment settings.

Tennant has performed alongside comedians such as Ron White and Jon Lovitz. He is featured in the DryBar Comedy Special, "Love Wastefully," and appears in the Jeff Foxworthy movie "Crackerjack" as a one-armed softball player. Tennant founded BLEEPFREE Comedy, which offers clean comedy shows in clubs nationwide.

His work spans platforms including DryBar, PUREFLIX, and The Mike Huckabee Show. Tennant performs at comedy clubs, hospitals, churches, and corporate events for organizations such as Subway, AFLAC, Chick-fil-A, Southern Company, Mediacom, and Atlantis in the Bahamas. Whether delivering stand-up comedy, performing magic, or speaking at events, Tennant is recognized for his blend of humor, motivational storytelling, and insight into overcoming adversity.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Derrick Tennant Videos

Being Paralyzed Isn't So Bad. Derrick Tennant - Full Special

Being Paralyzed Isn't So Bad. Derrick Tennant - Full Special

Being paralyzed isn't so bad, or at least thats the way Derrick Tennant looks at it in his first ever Dry Bar Comedy special. Whether it's tricking...

Paralyzed People Can Read Minds. Derrick Tennant

Paralyzed People Can Read Minds. Derrick Tennant

Paralyzed people can read minds, or at least thats what Derrick Tennant wants you to think in this clip from his full Dry Bar Comedy special. Whether...

Always Look On The Right Side. Derrick Tennant

Always Look On The Right Side. Derrick Tennant

Always look on the right side, especially if you're like Derrick Tennant and are paralyzed on your left side. Whether you're going through something...

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Derrick Tennant is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Derrick Tennant for your event is available upon request. Derrick Tennant generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Reynolds, Kenn Kington, Small Fire, Larry Weaver and Ross Bennett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Derrick Tennant for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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